Dr1rrrr
Newbie
I have a 98 single cab long bed 2wd what frames are compatible like is a short bed with crew cab the same or are they on for the exact cab and bed specifically?
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Pretty sure the 3500 front suspension parts are a bit larger and sturdier than the 1500s, this probably also applies to the HD( 8 lug)2500s. I haven't measured them both, but everything in the front end looks stouter on the big truck, than on the Burb. 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks are less common than 1/2 tons though so that's going to factor into it as well....That's what I'd expect.
I think MAYBE your options are whether to get a C1500, C2500, or C3500 frame based on the thickness of the metal, but not to swap into extended-cab/crew-cab or short-box frames. But even that could have oddball issues. The 8-lug K2500/K3500 frames use different upper control arms, and maybe different rear spring mountings from the K1500s. I don't know about the C1500/2500/3500 frames.
Agreed. 2WD and 4WD frames are different. I'm not 100% sure how, but I know you can't convert a C1500 into a K1500 w/o a whole different frame. The only thing I do know is that Tahoes/Yukons/Escalades share the same wheelbase as a regular cab short box.I think they are fairly specific between wheelbase and cab size, also between pickups and SUVs
So there are 6 lug (light duty?) 2500s and 8 lug heavy duty 2500s? Mine's an 8 lug so HD. Anything else different between 6 and 8 lug - or just the suspension?Pretty sure the 3500 front suspension parts are a bit larger and sturdier than the 1500s, this probably also applies to the HD( 8 lug)2500s. I haven't measured them both, but everything in the front end looks stouter on the big truck, than on the Burb.